REVISITING SD BURMAN'S LEGACY
“Born in a royal family of Tripura, it's amazing how brilliantly Sachin Dev Burman brought the simple folk melodies in his rendition and music creation and took the Bangla song to greater heights,” said Star Arts and Entertainment Editor Sadya Afreen Mallick -- who planned, designed and hosted the programme titled “Borne Gondhe Chhonde Geetite”, on October 17 at the Daily Star Bengal-Arts Precinct, in The Daily Star Centre.
Star Melodies, a regular musical programme organised by The Daily Star, held its latest musical soiree featuring songs either recorded or composed by legendary Sachin Dev Burman. The maestro was born on October 1, 1906 and died on October 31, 1975. To celebrate the rich musical legacy of SD Burman, Star Melodies befittingly arranged the event on October 17 at the Daily Star Bengal-Arts Precinct, in The Daily Star Centre.
While delivering the welcome address, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star Mahfuz Anam said, “I would always dream of turning a newspaper office into a hub of cultural activities. Such an initiative is Star Melodies. We cannot always invite you all in person, but we invite you through our newspaper. I'll be thankful to all of you if you come and enjoy the cultural events arranged by us.”
Singer Sanjoy Roy set off the soiree with the song “Ka(n)dibo Na Phagun Geley”. He beautifully performed several songs -- “Jodi Dokhina Pobon”, “Kuhu Kuhu Koyelia”, “Mala Khani Chhilo Haat-e” and Modhu Brindabon-e”. Noted artiste Kiran Chandra Roy performed 12 songs at a stretch with elan, including “Dur Kon Porobashey”, “Nishite Jaiyo Phulo Bon-e”, “Rongila Rongila”, “Tui Ki Shyam-er Banshi Rey”, “Jhilmil Jhilmil” and “Taak Dhum Taak Dhum Bajey”.
Nasimul Mahbub Rubel, a non-commercial artiste and GM Aristo Pharma, captivated the audience with his rendition of “Shono Go Dokhina Hawa”, “Gaan-er Koli Surer Durite”, “Tumi Ar Nei Se Tumi” and “Borne Gondhe Chhonde Geetite”.
Eminent musicologist and writer HQ Chowdhury, who authored the book “Incomparable Sachin Dev Burman”, was present among the distinguished guests at the event. He shared his insightful observation of the maestro: “Legendary singers like Manna Dey, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, Kishore Kumar, Geeta Dutta, Sandhya Mukhopadhyay and Suman Kalayanpur came into the limelight through playbacks of Hindi film songs, composed by SD Burman.”
The second part of the programme was mesmeric Hindi film songs performance by promising singers -- Sabbir and Ronti Das. Ronti presented “Tum Na Janey”, “Janey Kya Tuney Kahi” and “Aj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai” while Sabbir rendered “Hai Apna Dil”, “Khoya Khoya Chand” and “Mere Swapno Ki Rani”. The singer duo also performed a melodious duet “Tere Mere Milan”. The performances together with the respective films' visuals took the audience to nostalgic heights.
Eastern Bank Limited and Simantic Creative Concern assisted in the programme, with artistic direction by GM production and events Selim SH Chowdhury.
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